TotallyOz Posted May 17, 2010 Posted May 17, 2010 It is interesting to see that the government can just go and freeze assets for anyone associated with the Red movement. I wonder if this same thing would work in the USA? Perhaps all Republican funds can be frozen until after the next election? Or, at least until after the new Supreme Court confirmation. This from the Nation: To the government, which seems to believe that the red-shirt movement cannot function without huge financial support, the measures - announced with-out much fanfare - is supposed to be a big blow to the protesters, who already face grave logistical pressures. The financial "blacklist" (full list on 14A) includes Thaksin, his immediate family members, his relatives, many banned politi-cians of the now-defunct Thai Rak Thai Party, business people close to the Shinawatras and sev-eral key leaders of the red-shirt movement. The measures were announced as widespread political violence that turned key parts of Bangkok into war zones entered its third day without signs of abating. The death toll has risen to 29 people, with 221 injured (as of 9pm last night), and the Abhisit govern-ment finds itself on the defensive politically, having to face an increasing scrutiny from the global community. The financial bans cover Thai and international transactions. Even normal deposits and with-drawals would be subject to restrictions, officials of the Centre for Resolution of the Emergency Situation said. This reflects the government's belief the movement will wilt and with-draw from Rajprasong after being pressured logistically and finan-cially. In fact, the financial measures, prescribed under the state of emergency, will provide a double blow for high-profile figures allegedly associated with the movement. The freezing of the financial accounts will facilitate a probe into past transfers and possible links between Thaksin, his associates and con-troversial figures like Maj-General |Khattiya Sawasdiphol and other 'enigmatic' military officers. Blacklisted Quote
Guest GaySacGuy Posted May 17, 2010 Posted May 17, 2010 It is interesting to see that the government can just go and freeze assets for anyone associated with the Red movement. I wonder if this same thing would work in the USA? Perhaps all Republican funds can be frozen until after the next election? Or, at least until after the new Supreme Court confirmation. Blacklisted It is done all the time in the US. There are thousands of accounts frozen that the US government believes are tied to criminals of one sort or another, especially terrorist. All it takes is a court order, and you know the Justice Dept. would know which judge to go to for a signature. Quote
Bob Posted May 17, 2010 Posted May 17, 2010 All it takes is a court order, and you know the Justice Dept. would know which judge to go to for a signature. I know that's common folklore but it's inaccurate. A prosecutor (or US attorney) cannot pick and choose which judge to go to as the assignment of such cases is handled randomly by administrators (and the US District Courts, where such matters are handled in federal matters, have multiple judges). Plus the prosecutor or US attorney involved could lose his/her license by even trying that little trick. Quote
Guest Winai Posted May 17, 2010 Posted May 17, 2010 (and the US District Courts, where such matters are handled in federal matters, have multiple judges). Arai wa? Quote
Bob Posted May 17, 2010 Posted May 17, 2010 Arai wa? What "wa"? You have a comment or question you care to translate into English? Quote
Gaybutton Posted May 17, 2010 Posted May 17, 2010 What "wa"? You have a comment or question you care to translate into English? It's Thai for "huh?" Quote
Gaybutton Posted May 17, 2010 Posted May 17, 2010 UDD Leader Admits Protest Funds Come from Thaksin Published: 18/05/2010 A United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship leader has admitted the red shirt rally has received financial support from ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan, the former deputy leader of the dissolved Thai Rak Thai party. protest funds come from Thaksin "I didn't know 'till this day - it was Barzini all along." Marlon Brando, 'The Godfather' Quote
Guest joseph44 Posted May 18, 2010 Posted May 18, 2010 It's Thai for "huh?" And very impolite if used by adults. It's a typical teen-slang. You can make it even worse, if you say Arai-Wa, and emphasize the 'W'. The usual way of pronunciation is: Arai-khrub/khraa(resp. man/women) Quote
KhorTose Posted May 18, 2010 Posted May 18, 2010 It is interesting to see that the government can just go and freeze assets for anyone associated with the Red movement. I wonder if this same thing would work in the USA? Perhaps all Republican funds can be frozen until after the next election? Or, at least until after the new Supreme Court confirmation. In fact, the financial measures, prescribed under the state of emergency, will provide a double blow for high-profile figures allegedly associated with the movement. The freezing of the financial accounts will facilitate a probe into past transfers and possible links between Thaksin, his associates and con-troversial figures like Maj-General |Khattiya Sawasdiphol and other 'enigmatic' military officers. This must be a bringing joy to the window of Khattiya. Dead hunsband and now no money. Oh well, that means---according to some--that the protest will now be over. Hehehe Quote
